Senior Solar Engineer

AECO is seeking a Senior Solar Engineer in Edinburgh, IN, to join their renewable energy team. Responsibilities include designing PV systems, conducting site surveys, and supporting technical submissions for solar projects across EMEA. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in solar PV design. The role offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits to support well-being.
Job Description
AECOM are looking for Solar Design Engineers with varying areas of expertise / experience to join our rapidly expanding renewable energy team.


The successful candidate(s) will join our project teams to deliver a range of feasibility, design and technical advisory roles. Working on a range of commercial-scale rooftop, car‑port, floating and ground mount solar projects including design services for some of the largest NSIP scale Solar PV projects in the UK and across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), some of which will also include energy storage.


Key Responsibilities

Designing PV system using PVSol, PVSyst, PVCase or other PV design software.
Support projects by providing design layout, system specification, cost estimates and technical reports.
Conducting technical site surveys nationwide.
Attend client meetings and build rapport to coordinate and develop solutions.
Support the commercial team in the preparation of technical submission documents and tenders, from a technical perspective.
Uphold a robust health and safety culture across the company.
Gain and maintain knowledge of the latest Electrical Codes.
Engineering technical excellence and pride in work and project outcomes.
Application of BS 7671 wiring regulation and IET CoP for solar PV installations.

Qualifications

Engineering Degree and/or master’s degree in a related subject.
Proven track record and experience in the design, specification or construction of solar PV projects as a consultant or EPC contractor.
Ability to produce formal reports and documents.
Highly motivated, able to work independently, diligent and with an eye for detail.
Looking to achieve a chartership in their chosen institute.
Drivers license to get to remote sites.

Benefits
You will enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.


Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.